Industry News
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Feb- 2019 -8 February
Fish4Dogs appoints new wholesale partner
Fish4Dogs has announced a new wholesale distribution partnership with Trust Pet Products in an arrangement which focuses on providing more opportunities for independent retailers to sell the full range of Fish4Dogs products. The move is seen as a “great fit” for both companies, with both based in the Midlands –…
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8 February
New legislation to allow RVCS to recognise European vet degrees
The House of Lords passed a Statutory Instrument (SI) to allow the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to continue to register veterinary surgeons from the European Economic Area (EEA) after the UK leaves the EU. The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 were debated in…
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7 February
Lizard cabinet maker recognised in Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards
An international foundation has named a Scottish business which makes pet cabinets and vivariums one of the UK’s “most exceptional businesses”. Aquapac, started by Stephen Connachan in 1995, has been named one of three finalists across the UK for the ‘Growth’ award in the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, funded by investment…
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7 February
Natures Menu awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019
Natures Menu has won a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019, an independent “seal of excellence” which aims to recognise businesses that “go above and beyond for delivering outstanding customer service”. The Trusted Service Award is awarded to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine reviews and insights from verified…
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6 February
Wilsons Pet Food takes on Meg Morrison as head of sales
Wilsons Pet Food has announced that it has recruited Meg Morrison as its new head of sales. Morrison, who is originally from Edinburgh but now resides in Shropshire, has over a decade’s experience in animal nutrition. She started her career in the horse racing industry which led to her interest…
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6 February
Luxury dog bedding founders named entrepreneurs of the year
Christine and Jenny Chau, the sister team behind Manchester-based leading luxury dog bedding company Charley Chau have been named UK Family Business Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018 in the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in London on 24 January 2019. Founded in 2010 after fruitless searches for comfortable, stylish dog…
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5 February
Glasgow pet emergency hospital expands facilities following £1.5m investment
A Glasgow pet emergency hospital has completed a redevelopment following a £1.5m investment. The hospital relaunched at the start of the year, after tripling in size, making it one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe. The redeveloped hospital, run by Vets Now, has seen 10 new…
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5 February
Lincolnshire pet food manufacturer expands with seven-figure finance deal
Harvest Pet Products, a Lincolnshire producer of pet food, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities after securing a seven-figure finance deal with HSBC UK. The firm, which specialises in wild animal food and seed, has used the funding to invest in a new, specialist facility for manufacturing fat ball bird food…
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5 February
Bestpets launches new consumer-facing collateral
Bestpets, the specialist pet care division of Bestway Wholesale, has launched new consumer facing collateral to help its Bestpets Local Retail Club customers to drive sales and to help suppliers raise awareness of their products among consumers. The new collateral includes a resized monthly consumer flyer, new shelf edge labels…
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4 February
Hills Pet Nutrition recalls dog food over illness concerns
Hills Pet Nutrition has voluntarily recalled some of its canned dog food products over concerns the potentially high levels of vitamin D could cause canines to fall ill. The affected canned dog foods which were manufactured by the Hill’s Pet Nutrition facility in Topeka, Kansas (EU approval # KS-PF0-0004) were…
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